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Carmel Merlot Sha'al

2013
2010
2009
Type of wine
Dry Red
Varieties
100% Merlot
Growing region
Golan Heights
Tasting notes
The wine displays a deep purplish hue and a lingering finish of ripe plum, blueberry and a eucalyptus. The wine is full-bodied, fruity taste and a long and balanced finish.
Food pairing
The wine is an ideal companion for dishes such as grilled entrecot, Boeuf Bourguignon and cheddar cheese.
Vineyards
The vineyard is situated in the north west of the Golan Heights, at a height of 780 meters above sea level, in a region of Israel where it snows almost every winter. Temperatures in summer are relatively low making the ripening process slow allowing full expression of the grape aromas. The soil is volcanic with excellent drainage.
Wine production
The grapes were harvested at night and processed at the Kayoumi Winery, situated in the Upper Galilee. Following fermentation and maceration on its skins, imparting elegant, flavor filled structure, the wine was aged in French oak barrels for 14 months.
Ageing
The wine was ready to drink immediately upon its release, but is expected to age up to a decade from vintage, if stored in suitable conditions.
Harvest
The fall and winter that preceded Vintage 2013 were of an average temperature. Rainfall was higher than normal, although the warm spring brought an early awakening.
The temperatures during spring and summer were relatively mild relative to recent years making for top quality grapes that produced a dark color red wine with full, fruit flavor.
Alcohol
14.5%
Technical data
PH-3.55
Ta-5.7 (g/l)
RS-dry.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Serving recommendations
To be enjoyed at its best, the wine should be served at temperatures between 17-18 degrees.
Type of wine
Dry red
Varieties
100% Merlot
Growing region
Golan Heights
Tasting notes
Displaying deep purple hues with aromas of ripe plums, blackberries and
a hint of eucalyptus. The wine is full-bodied, with a long and balanced finish.
Wine can be enjoyed now, but will continue to develop in the bottle in the coming
years.
Food pairing
The wine is an ideal companion for grilled entrecote steak, Boeuf
Bourguignon and smoked cheddar cheese.
Vineyards
The vineyard is situated in the north west of the Golan Heights, at a
height of 780 meters above sea level, in one of the coldest regions of Israel
where it snows almost every winter. Temperatures in summer are relatively low,
allowing for a gradual ripening and full expression of the grape aromas. The soil
is volcanic with excellent drainage.
Wine production
After fermentation and maceration on its skins, the wine was aged in French oak barrels for 14 months. In order to preserve the full characteristics of the grapes, the wine was unfiltered, thus allowing for the development of sediment in the bottle as the wines matures
Ageing
The wine is ready to drink with release, but will continue to mature a decade from vintage provided it is stored in proper conditions.
Harvest
The fall and winter leading up to the 2010 vintage were warmer than
usual and rainfall was near the annual average. This combination led to an early
awakening in the vineyards. Spring and summer were unusually warm and
subsequently, ripening of the fruit was earlier than usual. The 2010 harvest
began early compared to previous years, especially the for the premium white
varieties. The wines created are balanced and display the full characteristics of
their variety.
Alcohol
14.5%
Serving recommendations
To be enjoyed at its best, the wine should be served at temperatures between 17-18 degrees.
Type of wine
Dry Red
Varieties
100% Merlot
Growing region
Golan Heights
Tasting notes
Dispalying deep purple hues, with aromas of blackberries, and
nuances of mint. The wine is full-bodied with a long and balanced finish.
Food pairing
The wine is an ideal companion for grilled entrecote steak, Boeuf
Bourguignon or mature cheddar cheese.
Vineyards
The vineyard is located in the north west of the Golan Heights, at an
elevation of 780 meters above sea level, in a region of Israel where it snows
almost each winter. Temperatures in summer are relatively low allowing for
gradual ripening, and full expression in the aroma of the grapes. The soil is
volcanic with excellent drainage.
Wine production
After fermentation and maceration on its skins, the wine was aged in French oak barrels for 10 months. In order to preserve the constituents of the grapes, the wine was unfiltered, thus presenting sediment as the wine ages in its bottle.
Ageing
The wine was ready to drink with release, but will continue to mature for a decade from vintage providing it is stored in proper conditions.
Harvest
The winter preceding the 2009 vintage was slightly warmer than
average, leading to premature awakening in the vineyards. Spring and early
summer had favorable weather conditions, but in late August and early
September, the ripening of the grapes in some of the vineyards was completed
early. However, due to the early budding on the vines in 2009, the harvest began
several days earlier than in previous years, but continued until the end of
October. This vintage led to the creation of balanced wines, displaying their full,
varietal characteristics.
Alcohol
14.5%
Serving recommendations
To be enjoyed at its best, the wine should be served between 17-18 degrees.
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